1965 Triumph TR4

This 1965 Triumph TR4A was built on November 16, 1965 and was refurbished after being acquired by the seller in 2021. Work included a bare metal repaint, a refresh of the interior, and rebuilds of the 2.1-liter inline-four, four-speed manual transmission, and rear end. Equipment includes black vinyl upholstery, a removable roll bar, 15″ knock-off wire wheels, front disc brakes, Triumph AM radio, a stainless steel exhaust, a Jet Hot-coated header, an alternator, and an electric fan. This TR4A is now offered with a British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate, spare parts, a car cover, repair manuals, and a clean North Carolina title in the seller’s name. The TR4A was built from 1965 to 1967 and featured a revised grille and a widened chassis compared with earlier TR4 models. The Giovanni Michelotti-designed body on this example came finished from the factory in Signal Red (32) and was hand stripped to bare metal and received rust repairs before the completion of a single stage repaint. A removable roll bar has been added, and equipment includes a driver-side mirror, a flip-up fuel-filler cap, windshield washers, turn signals on the front fender sides, and bumper overriders. No soft top is installed, though a soft top frame accompanies the vehicle. The 15″ knock-off wire wheels are mounted with 165HR15 Vredestein tires. Braking is handled by front discs and rear drums. The cabin houses bucket seats upholstered in black vinyl with white piping. Sound deadening was applied to the floors and door panels, and replacement carpets sourced from John Skinner Ltd were installed under current ownership. Interior appointments include a fire extinguisher, an AM radio, a locking glovebox, a cabin heater, seat belts, storage pockets, and a rear parcel shelf. The wood-rimmed steering wheel frames Jaeger instrumentation consisting of a 120-mph speedometer and a 6k-rpm tachometer, while gauges for coolant temperature, oil pressure, and fuel level are located at center dash alongside a Lucas volt meter. The five-digit odometer shows 23k miles, approximately 65 of which were added under current ownership. The removed banjo steering wheel is included in the sale. The 2.1-liter inline-four is equipped with dual SU carburetors and was rebuilt during the refurbishment. A Ron Francis fuse panel and wiring harness were also installed, along with an electric cooling fan, an alternator, a high-torque starter, a Jet Hot-coated header, and a stainless-steel exhaust system. Power is routed to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission, which was fitted with replacement synchros, bearings, and layshaft during the work. The rear end was also rebuilt at that time with replacement crown and pinion gears, bearings, and seals. Photos from the refurbishment process are provided in the gallery. The British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate lists the factory colors, serial numbers, and options along with a build date of November 16, 1965.